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Celebrate American history and learn about the public and private lives of our Presidents; Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog, Splash, invite children on a typical whirlwind day on Capitol Hill; A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President; The true story of Esther Morris, who started out life believing she could do anything, and then proved it. Suports early reading; leadership; history knowledge.

The story of a generation of German young people who devoted all their energy to the Hitler Youth and the propaganda that brought Hitler his power, and the youths that resisted the Nazi movement. "I begin with the young. We older ones are used up. But my magnificent youngsters! Look at these men and boys! What material! With them, I can create a new world."-Adolf Hitler, Nuremberg,1933. By the time Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5 million children belonged to the Hitler Youth. It would become the largest youth group in history. Susan Campbell Bartoletti explores how Hitler gained the loyalty, trust, and passion of so many of Germany's young people. Her research includes telling interviews with surviving Hitler Youth members.

"Ever wonder how Nike became the athletics empire it is today? . . . . digs into the marketing campaigns and strategy that turned this running-shoe company into the outfitter for many athletes as well as the iconic American brand. With infographics and . . . . visuals throughout, this behind-the-scenes look into the historical and business side of Nike . . . for kids interested in what makes this business run. Find out where the name Nike came from and how the famous swoosh became the signature logo"--Publisher.

A graphic novel that explores the history of human beings.

The author describes the experiences of growing up on an African farm during the Rhodesian Bush War, white colonialism in the 1970s, and Zimbabwean independence in the 1980s.

Chronicles the cultural history of spoken word poetry in the United States, and details its evolution from its roots in twentieth-century New York to its twenty-first-century development due to technology and social media. Includes black-and-white photographs.

Examines the root causes of the twentieth century Irish conflict known as "The Troubles" and ongoing sectarian violence, through an examination of historical events, beginning with the colonization of Ireland by the English and Scots in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and forced integration of Protestantism on the predominantly Catholic population.

Argues that human beings owe their existence to extraterrestrial beings which visited Earth hundreds of thousands of years ago and created humans by combining their genetic materials with that of native hominid species. Demonstrates that the offspring of these beings became the demigods referenced in various ancient religions.

An introduction to the industrial revolution in the United States, covering early advances, steam power, the assembly line, the iron and steel industries, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.